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Ramon Bilbao goes back to the future in Rioja
Peter Ranscombe straps himself into his DeLorean to watch Spain’s flagship wine region take a step back in time. Read More
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Wine to Dine – August 2018 – Venison
Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe picks five wines to pair with venison. Read More
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What have the Romans ever done for us?
Peter Ranscombe learns more about Croatian wines from Igor Kroljic of Pine Nut Path and Diana Thompson of Wine Events Scotland. Read More
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Wine pairings spice up Tony Singh’s supper club
Peter Ranscombe joins celebrity chef Tony Singh at home for a glass or two during a recent supper club. Read More
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Under the bridge: inside London’s newest winery
Peter Ranscombe visits Blackbook winery in Battersea to find out how English grapes are being turned into high-quality wines in the most urban of sett... Read More
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Dekantā reinforces Scotland and Japan’s strong whisky links
Peter Ranscombe samples the first single cask bottling from online retailer Dekantā, with Japanese whisky finished in a Port Ellen cask. Read More
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The taming of the screw: celebrating Jackson Estate’s 30th anniversary
Cork or screwcap? Peter Ranscombe explores how the two closures allow New Zealand sauvignon blanc to age. Read More
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Toasting English wine at Hotel du Vin
As English Wine Week draws to a close, Peter Ranscombe visits Hotel du Vin in Edinburgh to sample some of the wines produced south of the Border. Read More
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Wine to Dine – July 2018 – Berries
Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe picks five wines to go with berries. Read More